Riding in this area is nothing less than stunning, there are literally hundreds of adventure/dual sport/touring motorcyclists that have hit the area to ride its roads. BMW 1200 GS's seems to be the ride of choice, but the Yamaha Tenere and Honda Africa Twin have a pretty healthy showing. The most noticeably absent bike manufacturer here is Harley-Davidson, although their clones are all around. On the lower end, there are about a million scooters buzzing all over, they look like allot of fun.
Without any prior research, and not having watched Game of Thrones, I rolled into Dubrovnik. After all of the small little hamlets, medinas, and walled cities that I have rolled into on this trip, I did not think I could be amazed but yet another one, thus why I did no research. I was so very wrong. This place just puts every other walled city to the back of the list. White marble buildings and walks, high city walls, and fortresses surround the City. Inside is a maze of pedestrian walks, shops, homes, a school, and a harbor. Walking into Dubrovnik is like literally walking into medieval life. I can definitely see why Game of Thrones shoots here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN63bg_OSL0). After visiting the ity, I feel almost compelled to watch the series.
Now speaking of Game of Thrones, I have to imagine the show has done wonderful things for the local economy. Beyond just highlighting the area, you can buy T-shirts, amulets, go on GoT tours that have extras and stand-ins from the show as tour guides, and there is even a copy of the Iron Throne that you can sit upon and get your picture taken. One thing the local government has done, they have passed ordinances that make shopkeepers keep GoT marketing somewhat hidden, so you are not constantly smacked upon your face with signs or merchandise. Not sure if the ordinances are a result of foresight or hindsight, but welcome nonetheless.
Stage Distance: 0 mi (0 km)
Total Distance Traveled: 20,874 mi (33,540 km)
Countries/Territories Visited: USA, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Gibraltar, France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, San Marino, Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Transnistria, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia
Now speaking of Game of Thrones, I have to imagine the show has done wonderful things for the local economy. Beyond just highlighting the area, you can buy T-shirts, amulets, go on GoT tours that have extras and stand-ins from the show as tour guides, and there is even a copy of the Iron Throne that you can sit upon and get your picture taken. One thing the local government has done, they have passed ordinances that make shopkeepers keep GoT marketing somewhat hidden, so you are not constantly smacked upon your face with signs or merchandise. Not sure if the ordinances are a result of foresight or hindsight, but welcome nonetheless.
Stage Distance: 0 mi (0 km)
Total Distance Traveled: 20,874 mi (33,540 km)
Countries/Territories Visited: USA, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Gibraltar, France, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, San Marino, Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Transnistria, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia
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